Survey of 2022 Senate campaign websites: on Gun Control


Alex Padilla: 2006: Stopped felons from possessing body armor

In 2006, Alex was elected to the State Senate. He passed common-sense gun safety measures like tracking stolen guns and stopping felons from possessing body armor
Source: 2022 California Senate campaign website Alex-Padilla.com Dec 23, 2020

Bernie Moreno: Our Second Amendment is currently under threat

Our Second Amendment is currently under threat. I will always fight hard to protect and defend our Second Amendment rights.
Source: 2022 Ohio Senate campaign website BernieMoreno.com Dec 24, 2021

Cheri Beasley: Implement common sense gun safety measures, close loopholes

Cheri believes that we must keep our children and communities safe by also implementing common sense gun safety measures like universal background checks, encouraging safe storage and closing loopholes to prevent domestic abusers and those with mental health issues from being able to obtain a gun. We must also do more to stop the plague of mass shootings across our communities by keeping combat-style weapons and high-capacity magazines off our streets and away from our schools.
Source: 2022 N.C. Senate campaign website CheriBeasley.com Dec 1, 2021

Chris Van Hollen: Won't rest until we end epidemic of gun violence

Safe neighborhoods require a combination of strong community organizations, effective and accountable policing, alternative 9-11 emergency responses for mental health situations, robust after-school programs, and sensible gun laws. Chris has led efforts on all these fronts, including standing up to the NRA and the gun lobby. He will not rest until we end the epidemic of gun violence.
Source: 2022 Maryland Senate campaign website VanHollen.org Jul 20, 2022

Dave Schatz: The Missouri Way: protect our Second Amendment rights

Source: 2022 Missouri Senate campaign website SchatzForSenate.com Apr 4, 2022

David McCormick: Stand against extreme left who want to abolish our rights

Dave grew up hunting on his family's farm in Bloomsburg and remains a hunter to this day. He is a strong believer in our Second Amendment rights and will stand up against the extreme left who want to abolish our Constitutional right to keep and bear arms.
Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Senate campaign web DaveMcCormickPA.com May 22, 2022

Eli Bremer: Supports proper training and education around guns

Eli shot a gun in the Olympics. He views guns as a piece of equipment that should be respected and understood as powerful tools. He supports proper training and education around guns and their usage.
Source: 2022 Colorado Senate campaign website EliForSenate.com Jun 27, 2022

Gerald Malloy: Support 2d Amendment; I am a gun owner

Fully support all Amendments, including 2d Amendment Right to Bear Arms. I am a gun owner, my wife is an NRA member.
Source: 2022 Vermont Senate campaign website DeployMalloy.com Aug 16, 2022

Herschel Walker: Confirm judges who will protect our right to bear arms

Too often, politicians make promises on the campaign trail and then abandon them once in office. Herschel is not a politician, and you can count on him to stand up for our rights guaranteed by the Constitution. Herschel will vote to confirm Constitutional judges to our courts who will protect our right to bear arms, to ask questions, and to make our own decisions for our families.
Source: 2022 Georgia Senate campaign website TeamHerschel.com Apr 20, 2022

James Vandermaas: In favor of Comprehensive Universal Background Checks

Comprehensive Universal Background Checks actually identify who the good guys are, you, and protecting the rights you deserve while making it easier to identify those who should not have a firearm. We will never be able to stop all gun violence as there is no single or simple cure or solution, but identifying, protecting, and rewarding those of us responsible gun owners that do everything right will go a long way to keeping guns out of the hands of those who should never have a firearm.
Source: 2022 Nevada Senate campaign website VoteVandermaas.com Dec 9, 2021

Joan Farr: Supports 2nd amendment, especially with the pandemic

I support the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms, especially with the coronavirus pandemic begun by the Deep State. In fact, I support the Constitution entirely.
Source: 2022 Oklahoma Senate campaign website JoanFarr.com Jul 19, 2021

Jeff Bartos: Proud gun owner since dad gave him Glock on 21st birthday

Jeff will always stand up and defend the Second Amendment. On his 21st birthday, Jeff's father gave him a Glock 21- and he has been a proud gun owner ever since. In the U.S. Senate, Bartos will be sure to fight against radical Democrats like Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi who want to take away guns from hardworking, law-abiding Pennsylvanians. The need for Pennsylvanians to be able to defend themselves and their homes is more imperative than ever as crime soars.
Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website JeffBartos.com Jul 19, 2021

Jim Lamon: I will support free speech, the 2nd Amendment

I believe that America is a good and gracious country. I firmly believe in the ideals laid out by our Founding Fathers in the Declaration of Independence, and I always took my military oath to Protect and Defend the Constitution very seriously. As your Senator I will support free speech, the 2nd Amendment, and every person's right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Source: 2022 Arizona Senate campaign website JimLamon.com Apr 20, 2022

Joe O`Dea: Supports the 2nd amendment, endorsed by Colorado NRA

As Donald Trump's U.S. Attorney in Colorado said, "Joe's a rock-solid conservative on the many other issues that are important to conservatives." Joe is endorsed by the Colorado Chapter of the NRA - he supports the Second Amendment. Joe opposes new taxes and will fight to increase oil and gas production. Joe supports building the wall and securing the border. Joe supports a constitutional amendment imposing term limits on members of Congress, and a balanced budget.
Source: 2022 Colorado Senate campaign website JoeODea.com Jul 19, 2022

Justin Olson: Earned an "A" rating from the National Rifle Association

Justin is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and firmly believes that the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. He has earned an "A" rating from the National Rifle Association and will do everything in his power to protect this constitutional right.
Source: 2022 Arizona Senate campaign website VoteJustinOlson.com Mar 16, 2022

Kelly Tshibaka: She will fight to preserve the 2nd Amendment

She will be a strong voice in opposition to illegal immigration and will fight to preserve the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. She will be an advocate for the military, coming from a family which has fought in major American conflicts from the Vietnam War to the Revolutionary War. Tshibaka is unapologetically pro-life.
Source: 2022 Alaska Senate campaign website KellyForAK.com Mar 29, 2021

Latham Saddler: Threats to 2d amendment are a threat to our way of life

The right to bear arms is explicit in our Constitution. Threats to that right are a threat to our way of life. We have a right to protect our families, to pass down the tradition of outdoorsmanship to our children, and to defend ourselves when necessary. Latham will fight for our right to bear arms in Georgia and across America.
Source: 2022 Georgia Senate campaign website LathamSaddler.com Dec 27, 2021

Leora Levy: Firmly believes in the Right to Bear Arms

Leora firmly believes in the Right to Bear Arms. Every American has the right to protect their family, themselves, and their property.
Source: 2022 Connecticut Senate campaign website LeoraForCT.com Aug 11, 2022

Mick McGuire: The right to bear arms is not optional and not up for debate

Defend the Second Amendment: The right to bear arms is not optional and not up for debate. It's our check on the tyranny of government. I will always fight for our Second Amendment rights.
Source: 2022 Arizona Senate campaign website ElectMick.com Dec 28, 2021

Mike Durant: Will fight for Constitutional Carry, opposes red flag laws

The left's attempts at gun control are an unconstitutional encroachment on our liberties. While our nation has faced tragedies, using those horrific situations to take away Second Amendment rights from individuals is just wrong. Mike will fight for Constitutional Carry, only support judges who vow to uphold our Second Amendment rights, and oppose any attempt at unconstitutional red flag laws
Source: 2022 Alabama Senate campaign website MikeDurant.com Mar 30, 2022

Natalie Fleming: Honestly, I don't care if you have a Tank in your back yard

The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Our Second Amendment protects all other freedoms Americans cherish. Our Second Amendment protects Americans from both foreign and domestic threats. Honestly, I don't care if you have a Tank in your back yard. Really, just don't blow my windows out.
Source: 2022 Idaho Senate campaign website NatalieIsAwesome.com Jun 28, 2022

Rick Becker: Eliminate existing federal statutes infringing 2nd Amendment

Just as my bill preventing Federal gun restrictions from being enforced by state and local officials protects North Dakotans, I will fight relentlessly to protect 2nd Amendment freedoms for all Americans. I will support national reciprocity and will oppose any and all efforts that give federal law enforcement the power to violate these rights. I will also work to eliminate existing federal statutes that infringe on the Second Amendment.
Source: 2022 N.D. Senate campaign website RickBecker2022.com Mar 14, 2022

Ron Hanks: An ardent, no-compromise defender of the 2nd Amendment

Ron devoutly believes in our Bill of Rights and is an ardent, no-compromise defender of the 2nd Amendment.
Source: 2022 Colorado Senate campaign website HanksForColorado.com Mar 29, 2022

Ted Budd: Lifetime NRA member; owns gun range and store

Currently, he is the owner of ProShots. When Ted Budd bought the business, ProShots was struggling, but it is now a thriving shooting-sports retail store, training center, and indoor range. As a lifetime NRA and Grassroots NC member and the owner of a gun range and store, Ted will not waver in defense of the freedoms protected by the 2nd Amendment.
Source: 2022 North Carolina Senate campaign website TedBudd.com Apr 28, 2021

Trudy Busch Valentine: Supports background checks, red flag laws

Trudy respects the Second Amendment and believes that law-abiding Americans have the right to own guns for hunting, sport, and self-defense. At the same time, military-style weapons don't belong on our streets or in our communities. In the U.S. Senate Trudy will support common sense gun safety reforms like background checks, red flag laws, and preventing people who have been reported as dangerous to law enforcement by mental health providers from purchasing guns.
Source: 2022 MO Senate campaign website TrudyBuschValentine.com Jul 31, 2022

Val Arkoosh: Ban high-capacity magazines, assault weapons

Val believes we can respect the second amendment while also addressing gun violence as the public health crisis it is by passing commonsense reforms. Val supports expanding background checks and making sure that those on the no-fly list, those with a history of domestic abuse or violent crimes cannot access firearms. She also supports efforts to pass a national extreme risk protective order and a ban on high-capacity magazines and military-style assault weapons.
Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website ValArkoosh.com Dec 19, 2021

Gary Chambers: Ban the sale of military-grade assault weapons

Gary would work to enact background checks on all gun sales. As federal law currently stands, while licensed gun dealers are required to conduct background checks, numerous unlicensed dealers are not held to the same standards, providing loopholes that give access to guns to abusers and people with troubling histories.

The only purpose of a military-grade assault weapon is to harm other humans. You cannot use an assault weapon for hunting. According to Everytown research: "In the 12 years from 2009 to 2020, mass shootings that involved an assault weapon accounted for 25 percent of all mass shootings deaths and 76 percent of injuries." We need to get these weapons out of the hands of those who would perpetrate these crimes. Both the shooter in Buffalo and the shooter in Uvalde used assault weapons.

Source: 2022 Senate campaign website ChambersForLouisiana.com Oct 12, 2022

Pat Chesbro: Curb the epidemic of gun violence in America

I support policies that will curb the epidemic of gun violence in America and the research needed to understand and address this problem.
Source: 2022 Alaska Senate campaign website ChesbroForAlaska.com Oct 7, 2022

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Candidates and political leaders on Gun Control:

Retired Senate as of Jan. 2015:
GA:Chambliss(R)
IA:Harkin(D)
MI:Levin(D)
MT:Baucus(D)
NE:Johanns(R)
OK:Coburn(R)
SD:Johnson(D)
WV:Rockefeller(D)

Resigned from 113th House:
AL-1:Jo Bonner(R)
FL-19:Trey Radel(R)
LA-5:Rod Alexander(R)
MA-5:Ed Markey(D)
MO-9:Jo Ann Emerson(R)
NC-12:Melvin Watt(D)
SC-1:Tim Scott(R) 		Retired House to run for Senate or Governor:
AR-4:Tom Cotton(R)
GA-1:Jack Kingston(R)
GA-10:Paul Broun(R)
GA-11:Phil Gingrey(R)
HI-1:Colleen Hanabusa(D)
IA-1:Bruce Braley(D)
LA-6:Bill Cassidy(R)
ME-2:Mike Michaud(D)
MI-14:Gary Peters(D)
MT-0:Steve Daines(R)
OK-5:James Lankford(R)
PA-13:Allyson Schwartz(D)
TX-36:Steve Stockman(R)
WV-2:Shelley Capito(R) 		Retired House as of Jan. 2015:
AL-6:Spencer Bachus(R)
AR-2:Tim Griffin(R)
CA-11:George Miller(D)
CA-25:Howard McKeon(R)
CA-33:Henry Waxman(D)
CA-45:John Campbell(R)
IA-3:Tom Latham(R)
MN-6:Michele Bachmann(R)
NC-6:Howard Coble(R)
NC-7:Mike McIntyre(D)
NJ-3:Jon Runyan(R)
NY-4:Carolyn McCarthy(D)
NY-21:Bill Owens(D)
PA-6:Jim Gerlach(R)
UT-4:Jim Matheson(D)
VA-8:Jim Moran(D)
VA-10:Frank Wolf(R)
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